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Re: partial compression of down with no loss of insulation
I'm gonna try to explain this. I don't know if I am right but hopefully Richard can confirm my reasoning or indicate where I am wrong. I you take an ounce of down and let it loft freely,...

In GEAR » Fill weight and temp rating: Western Mountaineering vs. Montbell UL SS
April 08, 2:46pm
"Everest base camp SUL"
Just to add my 2 cents: 1) I would definitely add the extra insulation. I think the effect of altitude on keeping warm is often underestimated. 2) your schedule looks pretty OK (hike kigh, sle...

In Gear Lists » Everest base camp SUL
April 01, 2:24am
Event-pull on
Take a look at the Westcomb Cruiser anorak http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/westcomb_specter_lt_hooded_jacket_orwm08.html http://basecampcomm.com/westcomb_pr/posts/vie...

In GEAR » eVent Gear?
March 12, 12:14pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Helicopters in Italy?
"Col de Balme - do NOT stop here!!!!!" I guess we were not the only ones to have a bad experience with the host :-)

In Post-Trip Reports » Chamonix
March 04, 3:04am
Re: What is wrong with glove quality control?
Peter, have you contacted the manufacturers about this? Seems like a perfect example of bad workmanship which should make it eligible for warranty.

In GEAR » What is wrong with glove quality control?
February 15, 11:25am
Trails in Scandinavia
I can recommend both Jotunheimen and Hardangervidda. I've done a few short trips there a couple years ago and it's a totally different experience than in other parts of Europe.

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Kungsleden, Sweden - anyone hiked it?
February 02, 4:43pm
Re: Re: Re: Still confused about the pressure regulator...
Roger, is there an opportunity to discuss the press regulator thing in the upcoming review? What it is, how it works, is the pressure regulator in the Reactor different or does the overall constru...

In Editor's Roundtable » Stoves, Tents and Carbon Monoxide - Deadly or Not?
Part 3: Laboratory Measurements for Canister Stoves
January 29, 4:31am
Re: teflon phase out - MYTH
Roger, cleaner in what respect? There is the often quoted problem of the presence of PFOA and similar in the production proces of PTFE and fluorocarbons in general. Has this something to do with ...

In GEAR » teflon phase out
January 22, 4:32am
Re: Re: Inov-8 discontinues their award 370 boot-why?
Afaik, awards are mostly presented at the beginning of the season or at outdoor trade shows where the products are presented. The products are often only available half a year later. Do you want t...

In GEAR » Inov-8 discontinues their award 370 boot-why?
January 12, 4:48pm
Re: Inov-8 discontinues their award 370 boot-why?
Where did you read that this shoe would be discontinued? It hasn't even been released. Suggestion: if you do get de chance to buy a pair, try before you buy. I've got a pair of 390's...

In GEAR » Inov-8 discontinues their award 370 boot-why?
January 12, 1:30pm

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